Description: This course introduces the students to the career field of paramedicine. It summarizes the expanding roles of the paramedic as well as the importance of professionalism. Material is presented that is critical to the survival of the paramedic in EMS. The history of EMS is reviewed, and an overview of EMS today is provided. The overall objective of this course is to prepare the student for the subsequent paramedic education and training courses, and ultimately, their career in advanced EMS.